Bethany K. Laurence
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Can You Get Social Security Disability Benefits for Pregnancy and Maternity Leave?
Although the Social Security disability program doesn't pay benefits for pregnancy, a handful of states do.
Social Security's Compassionate Allowances List
Certain serious and easily provable conditions are eligible for expedited approval through the Compassionate Allowances program.
Can an Adult With ADHD Get Social Security Disability?
Adults can sometimes qualify for Social Security Disability benefits based on adult attention deficit disorder.
Can I Get SSDI Benefits If I Haven't Worked in a Long Time?
There are ways to get SSDI or SSI disability even if you haven't worked for a long time.
What Causes Your Social Security Disability Benefits to Stop?
Changes in your income, health, and other issues can lead to a termination of your Social Security disability or SSI benefits.
Hawaii's Temporary Disability Insurance (TDI) Program
Hawaii offers short-term disability for employees who can't work for a variety of reasons, including pregnancy.
How Do I Appeal a CDR Cessation?
Continuing disability reviews (CDRs) rarely result in a cessation of Social Security disability benefits, but it does happen. If your benefits are terminated after a CDR, you can request that a hearing be held to reconsider the decision.
Maternity and Parental Leave Laws in New Jersey
If you work in New Jersey, the federal Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and New Jersey’s parental leave law give you the right to take unpaid leave for these reasons.
New Jersey Short-Term Disability and Pregnancy
New Jersey's TDI program provides wage replacement to employees who can't work due to a non-work-related disability, including pregnancy.
Can You Get Disability for Migraines or Cluster Headaches?
Getting Social Security Disability benefits based on chronic migraines is difficult but not impossible.